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 🔗El Paso County Heritage Center Associate

  • Part Time
  • El Paso, TX
  • $15.00 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: Under the direction of the West Texas Program Officer, the El Paso County Heritage Center Associate is a part-time, hourly position that supports daily operations, assists with programs and exhibit preparation, and provides visitor engagement.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
    • Familiarity with El Paso County and West Texas history, culture, and geography.
    • Strong customer service and communication skills.
    • Ability to assist with event coordination, walking tours, and exhibit setup.
    • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
    • Basic computer skills for record-keeping and correspondence.
    • Ability to lift and carry materials for events, exhibits, and retail stocking.

    Preferred Experience:

    • Previous experience in museums, visitor centers, tourism, or customer service.
    • Experience with educational or public programs.
    • Familiarity with heritage tourism partnerships and community engagement.
    • Retail sales or inventory management experience.
  • How to Apply:

    To apply, please email a single PDF containing your resume, two professional references, and a cover letter addressed to Victor Hurtado, West Texas Program Officer, to hurtado@preservationtexas.org. No telephone inquiries. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds when assisting with event set-up.
  • Contact Name: Victor Hurtado
  • Application Email: hurtado@preservationtexas.org

Website Preservation Texas

Founded in 1985, Preservation Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers Texans to preserve their cultural heritage, and stewards significant buildings, collections, and cultural landscapes to ensure their permanent protection.

  • Greet visitors, provide information, and answer inquiries about the Heritage Center and regional history.
  • Assist with the planning, setup, and execution of programs, events, and educational activities.
  • Support exhibit preparation and maintenance.
  • Maintain and organize informational materials and Heritage Center resources.
  • Assist in building relationships with El Paso and West Texas heritage tourism sites, vendors, and hotels to enhance visitor experience and increasing awareness of El Paso County’s heritage tourism opportunities.
  • Help coordinate walking tours and related heritage tourism programs.
  • Assist with retail sales, including stocking inventory, processing transactions, and reconciling daily sales.
  • Track visitor statistics and assist with reports.
  • Help with basic administrative and clerical tasks as needed.
  • Ensure the Heritage Center remains clean and welcoming for visitors.
  • Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish with visitors, partners, and community members.
  • Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings based on events and seasonal needs.